in true autistic fashion, i cannot tell if this is a joke 😭😭😭

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Girl it’s so valid. I am diagnosed. For me, sometimes I resonate with the label more and sometimes I resonate less. Imo if it helps your mental well-being and doesn’t come from a place if internalized ableism, you’re valid

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There was actually an article about this exact question that went semi viral within the community not too long ago

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i mean we accept your struggles and you’re not alone, but the word valid means “factually sound” without getting an actual diagnosis there is no fact, only presumption

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I did self undiagnosed on my medical charts so it couldn’t be used against me unless someone went DIGGING specifically in my file one day Kept all my diagnostic paperwork/evaluation in case I ever feel safe enough to have the label again

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Does this question apply in the opposite direction? If you have done research, gathered evidence and have been through a few different questionnaires and put your time and effort into a possible self diagnosis but you’re unable to acquire a formal psychiatric diagnosis?

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